“Mall of America has implemented extra security precautions,” according to the statement. “Some may be noticeable to guests, and others won’t be. We will continue to follow the situation, along with law enforcement, and will remain vigilant as we always do in similar situations.” . . . .

John - I think there is no doubt he was heroic. That his actions saved 100 people (+/-). That he was the right guy in the right place at the right time.

In all that I have read, I can't tell if the handgun played a part in any of the rescues. As a former SAS soldier, he may well have taken the same action with or without having the handgun. The question is, did he have to use it or was it a factor in him deciding to return over and over.

I too doubt a liberal hipster or really many people would have risen to that level of heroism.

Dear Greg:As I noted in the update from earlier this week, he was not an SAS soldier, he was an ex-Royal Marine. There is a substantial difference there. In any case, the gun surely made his job much easier.

Typical Daily Mail tabloid article, rife with vivacious innuendo. No evidence he -used- the firearm. Also from that picture it appears very unlikely it was his, or certainly that he had it with him when attack started.

Kenya does not allow open carry or CC. Further, no firearm holster. Tucked into pants ready to blow off his family jewels? No, that isn't a planned carry.